August 05, 2023
Kenya: Wetangula Urges Education Ministry to Embrace Environmental Studies in Institutions of Higher Learning #AfricaClimateHope
National Assembly Speaker, Moses Wetangula has urged the Ministry of Education to embrace introduction of environmental studies in Universities as part of the efforts to deal with… Read more »
August 03, 2023
Kenya: Orengo Says Finance Act Implementation Should Be Halted Before Reconciliatory Talks
Siaya Governor James Orengo has welcomed the idea of reconciliatory talks between the government and the opposition but on condition that the implementation of the Finance Act 2023… Read more »
July 24, 2023
Kenya: 10,000 Trees Planted in Mt Elgon to Mark CS Tuya's Birthday
Environment, Climate Change and Forestry Cabinet Secretary Soipan Tuya today presided over the planting of 10,000 trees in Mt Elgon forest in Bungoma County to mark her birthday. Read more »
July 12, 2023
Africa: Africa Climate Summit to Showcase Continent's Climate Action Potential
Environment, Climate Change and Forestry Cabinet Secretary Soipan Tuya has said the September 4th to 6th Africa Climate Summit (ACS) in Nairobi will be a platform for the continent… Read more »
June 18, 2023
Kenya: The Problem With Sexual Reproductive Health in Kenya
The issue of sexual and reproductive health rights in Kenya as in the rest of the East African region remains problematic. Even as countries enact laws and sign international… Read more »
June 20, 2023
Kenya: President Ruto Urges Public Institutions to Shift to Cleaner, Sustainable Energy Options
Public institutions have been urged to shift to cleaner and sustainable energy options. Read more »
Kenya: Mudavadi Urges International Community, Donor Groups to Support Kenyan Local Farmers
The Government has urged the international community, donor groups and development partners to commit higher purchases of relief food for refugees to local farmers. Read more »
June 08, 2023
Kenya: Safaricom, Kenya Water Institute Partner to Deploy Smart Water System
Safaricom has partnered with the Kenya Water Institute (KEWI) to build capacity in the water sector, in line with Sustainable Development Goal 6, which seeks to ensure the… Read more »
June 05, 2023
Kenya: UN Habitat Conference Kicks Off in Nairobi From Today
Kenya is set to host the second session of the United Nations Habitat Assembly in Nairobi from today until Friday this week. Read more »
June 04, 2023
Kenya: City Hall Conducts Tree Planting Exercise Ahead of World Habitat Day
Nairobi City County Secretary Patrick Analo led a delegation from Nairobi City County Government to a site visit to Kamukunji public space and conducted a tree planting exercise… Read more »
April 18, 2023
Kenya: City Hall, Buenos Aires to Commence City to City Relations in Agribusiness, Youth
Nairobi City and Buenos Aires will soon commence city to city relations and mutual partnerships in various sectors, including agribusiness ventures for the youth of Nairobi, health… Read more »
Kenya: Cholera Strikes Thika Prison, 38 Infected
Thika main prison has been hit by a cholera outbreak with 38 inmates contracting the disease over the past one week. Read more »
April 17, 2023
Kenya: Arsenal Forest - Gunners Birthing Forest of Over 20,000 Trees in Coastal Kenya
English Premier League leaders Arsenal are pumping up a project to plant over 20,000 trees in Kenya as part of a sustainability project. Read more »
April 16, 2023
Kenya: Government Is Keen On Restoring Lake Olbolosat, CS Soipan Tuya Assures #AfricaClimateCrisis
Environment, Climate Change and Forestry Cabinet Secretary Soipan Tuya has assured that the Government was keen on restoring the degraded Lake Olbolosat ecosystem so as to save the… Read more »
April 15, 2023
Kenya: Kenya Third in Africa in Wind, Solar Power Generation
Kenya is the third country on the African continent with the highest generation of electricity from solar and wind. Read more »
April 13, 2023
Africa: Econews Africa Wants Kenya, USA Trade Deal Halted for Lack of Consultations
The not-for-profit organization Econews Africa (ENA) now wants trade negotiation between the Kenyan and American governments stopped to allow stakeholders to engage. Read more »
Kenya: Lands PS Korir Defends Transfer of Registrars, Says Won't Bow to Pressure From Cartels
Lands Principal Secretary Nixon Korir has defended the decision to reshuffle officials at the ministry, including Registrars saying it is part of a government policy. Read more »
April 12, 2023
Kenya: Medics in 40 Counties Issues Seven-Day Strike Notice Over Delayed Salaries
Medical union and associations have issued a seven-day strike notice over delayed payment of medics' salaries in close to 40 counties. Read more »
April 06, 2023
Kenya: Health Ministry Rules Out Cholera in Mukumu Girls Health Scare
The Ministry of Health has ruled out a possible Cholera Outbreak as the disease that afflicted students of Mukumu Girls High school. Read more »
April 03, 2023
Africa: Kenya's CJ Koome Urges Africa-Led Efforts to Enrich Jurisprudence On Environmental Law #AfricaClimateHope
Chief Justice Martha Koome has called for enhanced knowledge sharing among African judiciaries to enrich jurisprudence on environmental law. Read more »
Kenya: Alego MP Seeks to Amend Excise Duty On Fish Imports to Protect the Industry
Alego Usonga Constituency Member of Parliament Samuel Atandi intends to introduce a Bill on the amendment of excise duty on imported fish at the rate of 20 per cent of the customs… Read more »
March 29, 2023
Kenya: Postpartum Depression - Recovering From Maternal Depression
Mary Wafula wasn't new to motherhood. All was bliss until the 9th month after delivery when she discovered she was three months pregnant. The tune changed thereafter. The news of… Read more »
March 22, 2023
Kenya: Prisons Target 10 Million Trees in Decongestion Drive to See Petty Offenders Freed
The State Department for Correctional Services will start engaging petty offenders in tree planting exercises under Community Service Orders (CSO) in a bid to decongest prison… Read more »
March 07, 2023
Kenya: Kibera Fashion Week Takes the Stage At the Bob Hawke Prime Ministerial Centre Australia
Kibera Fashion Week, an innovative initiative that showcases the beauty of Kibera, aims to challenge exploitative global supply chains and change the discourse around fashion from… Read more »
March 03, 2023
Kenya: Heifer International Opens Applications for the 2023 Ayute Africa Challenge
Heifer International Kenya has opened applications for young entrepreneurs for the 2023 AYuTe Africa Challenge Kenya. Read more »